Mill Valley Real Estate Lawyers

Real Estate Law in California

Real estate law in Mill Valley covers almost everything involved in the sale and use of land.

The various laws affecting real estate in Mill Valley can sometimes feel overwhelming in their volume and complexity. This might apply doubly when your case involves a foreclosure, or a construction dispute.

Therefore, it's a smart idea to obtain at least a very basic knowledge of how real estate law in Mill Valley works.

Knowing the law can serve you in a variety of ways: it can put you in a better negotiating position, it can help you spot unlawful terms in lease agreements, and confirm that you know your rights if a disagreement arises, among other things.

Common Real Estate Law Issues in Mill Valley

Financing: Most individuals are unable to make major real estate purchases in Mill Valley with cash, because few people have that kind of money on hand. Thus, to buy real estate, most entities use a mortgage. This is a loan used to buy a piece of property. When the loan is issued, and the property purchased, the lender holds a security interest in the property until the loan is paid off, with interest.

Zoning: Zoning laws establish rules saying what kinds of buildings are authorized in various areas of a city or town. These rules serve a variety of purposes. For example, they normally protect residents by making it illegal for industrial facilities to be built in residential areas. This also protects industries, allowing them to do their business without being bothered by constant complaints and lawsuits from their residential neighbors.

Duty to Disclose: If you're buying a house in Mill Valley, you have particular legal protections. The seller has a duty to tell the buyer about any defects that the property has. All defects which the seller knows about, and which the buyer can't be expected to discover through an ordinary inspection, must be disclosed. If the seller fails to disclose a defect, and the buyer later discovers it, the seller can be sued for any diminution in the property's value caused by the defect, the cost of repairing it, and any injuries the buyers suffers as a result.

Implied Warranties: Every lease of a residential unit in Mill Valley carries with it an implicit promise by the owner that the unit will meet some basic minimum requirements for human habitability. There are many factors that go into deciding if a unit is "habitable," but there are a few essentials, and they include running water, heat, electricity, and adequate shelter from the elements.

Can a Mill Valley Real Estate Lawyer Help?

The issues briefly discussed above, as well as many others, can be very difficult. Accordingly, if you are engaged in any real estate transaction, it's never a bad idea to first consult with an experienced Mill Valley real estate attorney.

5*****Andrew D.
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Sherita M. ,
05/03/2012Mr. Andrew D. was very straight forward and very understanding to my situation. He listened gave excellent advice. If I ever come to this situation again which i hope i dont I will be sure to contact him.
Thank you so much!!!!

5*****Andrew D.
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Miriam N. ,
01/24/2012Andrew D. came to our aid, started working on our case immediately, and met our tight deadlines. Andrew is exceptionally knowledgeable, professional and has a wicked sense of humor. We were confident in him because he was straightforward, precise, and knew exactly what we needed. Andrew genuinely wanted to help us; he went out of his way to accommodate our budget. We are extremely happy with the turnout of our case and of our client-lawyer relationship. We cannot recommend Andrew enough!

5*****David S.
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Lakshman W. ,
11/05/2015Mr. S. has started the lawsuit. The process will go on for some more time. I will be able to rate his service only after the lawsuit is concluded. The rating I post now is for the service I have received until now.

5*****Binh B.
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Michelle B. ,
04/25/2016Was very compassionate undetstanding and felt like he really wants to help us other lawyers talked to seemed to side with landlord right away not really wanting or caring to hear the situation i feel i have made the best choice as a lawyer for my family.

5*****David A.
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Ewa K. ,
07/22/2014The legal help was precise, to the point and worth every penny. It gave me personal satisfaction of being represented as a woman confronting a large business corporation. Thank you !

5*****David A.
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Brian (bud) C. ,
09/10/2013I am very impressed with "Legalmatch", The attorney follow up, and two referral lawyers got right with me immediately. Initially my only concern with David was distance apart. We spoke when "need be", and he covered more, "in depth" information in regards to my case, that may result in my favor. I consider him my new Business Attorney! I recommend David A. ESQ. of Walnut Creek, CA. He is personable, efficient and precise! Thanks Again!

5*****David A.
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Ernest T. ,
10/18/2010Mr A. provided us with outstanding representation. We actually obtained what our goal was, and I am confident it was because of Mr Anderswon's representation. Highly competent and knowledgeble of the real estate arena.

5*****David A.
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Mary G. ,
12/19/2009He did the best job for my case. The judical system is lacking fair trials especially when it comes to the good old boy system in Lake County.

5*****David A.
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Robert M. ,
07/22/2009Mr. A. responded to my problem regarding a promissory note matter. I could not find another attorney who would take my case without paying a large up front fee. Mr. A. took my case on with no up front fee and did all the work on contingency. In the end Mr. A. settled my case out of court and we got what I consider a very good settlement. I would definitely recommend Mr. David A. to anyone looking for professional legal help. He always called or emailed me back each day and never left me wondering what was going on. I thank him very much for his hard work.

5*****David A.
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Lisa S. ,
10/09/2008Mr. A.'s professionalism was evident with every interaction that we shared. He listened well, researched, and patiently reviewed all of the legal options for my issue. At the close of our relationship, he mailed the remaining balance from my account within an hour of the request, and sent e-copies of all reference files from his findings. Great job!

5*****David A.
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Charles B. ,
07/31/2008The lawyer did an outstanding job taking care of my problem. He did not try to extrapolate the problem into something bigger or more complicated in order to make more money for me and himself even though the odds are good that such a course of action would be profitable. I hired Davis even though he was the most expensive lawyer I consulted. Looks like I made a good choice.

5*****David A.
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Bob S. ,
02/22/2008All I can say is, satisfaction was great
Thanks to Mr. David A.

5*****David A.
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Michael A. ,
03/29/2007I would definitely use Mr. David A. again. He promptly returns all your calls and is very kind and understanding of your needs.
I would definitely recommend him to any family or friends of mine.
Michael Azzopardi

5*****David A.
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Marie H. ,
04/19/2006Mr. A. was very knowlegable and helped me through a stressful time. He drafted a trial brief. He understood the time I had to file and immediatly worked on the case. I went to court feeling scared but confident. I won the case. I would hire Mr. A. again and would recommend him to everyone.

5*****David A.
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Guillermo S. ,
03/08/2006superior

4****David A.
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Emma T. ,
03/01/2016

4****David A.
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John S. ,
01/31/2012David responded timely and gave me the information/service I needed. I would recommend David and request his service in the future if needed.

4****David A.
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Michael H. ,
07/03/2009Mr. A. was extremely courteous, responsive, and professional. He took time to explain my options and helped explore possible outcomes with me before proceeding with my case. He was quick to respond to every communication and made me feel like I was his only client (which is rare in my experience with other attorneys). I would recommend Mr. A. again, without hesitation!